kev Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thought that I'd share this: Most know that the rubber trim on the edge of our two piece cowl covers (the rubber that touches the windshield) has been known to seperate, dry rot, and just look ugly over the years. Of course, Mitsu discontinued the part. So here is what I found as a substitute: Mcmaster P/N 8507K42. Currently priced at $1.13/ft. Photos: Original trim condition (yours is probably similar): http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010840.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010841.JPG Replacement rubber trim from McMaster: http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010829.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010830.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010831.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010832.JPG My starting point: The cowl section on the top is a NIB Mitsu passenger side cowl panel with factory trim. Unfortunately the drivers side is discontinued...hence the reason for this replacement trim. I started with the best drivers side cowel panel I had...cleaned it very good with plastic parts cleaner, scuffed it good with red scotchbrite, re-cleaned, and sprayed two coats of SEM trim black on it. Now to install the trim: http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010828.JPG Using 3M weatherstrip adhesive, lay a nice bead on the underside of the cowl: http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010835.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010833.JPG And slide on the trim....as easy as that. Let it sit overnight to dry. http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010836.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010837.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010839.JPG Final pics (Remember the passenger side is OEM with the factory style trim vs the drivers side with the mcmaster trim). Sorry, not the best install pics...garage was dark, car dusty, lots of glare in the windshield. http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010842.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010846.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010847.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010848.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Would this work for the rubber strip that went along the top of the grill and marker light bodies? Very nice work, I love McMaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Quest Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Nice!!! Gotta redo mine again soon and use this stuff for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 The grill trim is still available from Mitsu. The trim around the markers is not. The marker trim will be hard to replicate. I used a different style trim from mcmaster for the surround around the B pillar vents....I have to look up and see if I still have the part numbers. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Good Job Kev!I'll be sure to make note of that part # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Where do you get this McMaster trim stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 http://www.mcmaster.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfsquest Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 I never even KNEW 'bout this piece! (probably cause I never had it on any of my cars!) Very nice work!! KUDOS!!! Someone should put a feeler out for GP. W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 tag for future use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patra_is_here Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I never even KNEW 'bout this piece! seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 i need this as well!!!Thanks. BUThow do you get the cowl off? I don't want to crack them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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